Madison Hale, a wealthy American financier, is bidding against Govrian Texler, the financial advisor to the King Stephen III of Maritizia, for the concession to run a transcontinental railway through the country. After Madison's son, Dick, completes his college education, he decides to visit Maritizia, the birthplace of his great-grandfather. There he meets Princess Irenia and they fall in love, arousing the jealousy of Ferdinand Vaslof, Govrian's nephew, who is also in love with the princess.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jack PickfordDick Hale | Dick Hale |
 Louise HuffPrincess Irenia | Princess Irenia |
 Theodore RobertsMadison Hale | Madison Hale |
 Hobart BosworthGovrian Texler | Govrian Texler |
 Raymond HattonKing Stephen III | King Stephen III |
 James CruzeFerdinand Vaslof | Ferdinand Vaslof |
 James NeillThe cardinal | The cardinal |
| BBliss ChevalierCountess Bonaco | Countess Bonaco |